Man Sentenced for Helping Avoid Chicago Fines
CHICAGO (AP) — A federal judge has sentenced a 32-year-old man to a year and a half in prison for helping 80 people file bogus bankruptcy papers to avoid hefty Chicago impound fines.
2-Year Lincoln College Aims for University Status
LINCOLN, Ill. (AP) — The new president of two-year Lincoln College in central Illinois hopes to lead the school to four-year, university status.
Illinois House to Consider Temporary State Budget Wednesday
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois House is scheduled to take another run at a one-month state spending plan when lawmakers return to Springfield.
Radio Host Convicted in $10 Million Fraud Gets Probation
CHICAGO (AP) — A suburban Chicago lawyer who hosted a syndicated radio talk show has received a probation sentence for defrauding lenders out of nearly $10 million in a mortgage fraud scheme.
Judge: Chicago Jail’s Newspaper Ban Violates 1st Amendment
CHICAGO (AP) — A federal judge in Chicago has ruled that a ban against inmates reading newspapers at one of the nation’s largest jails violates First Amendment protections.
State Police Sticker Indicates Drugs Involved in Henderson Street Fire
An investigation is on-going regarding a Henderson Street fire that took place early yesterday morning.
Alderman Jeremy Karlin Announces Campaign for Knox County State’s Attorney
A Galesburg Alderman held an event at the Knox County Courthouse last night to officially announce his campaign for Knox County State’s Attorney.
LaHood Wins GOP Nomination, Credits His Record; Campaign Team
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) –The Republican nominee to replace ex-Congressman Aaron Schock says he spent most of his campaign talking about his record as a state senator and former prosecutor, not his famous former U.S. transportation secretary father